CARTOON: Tricky NHI manoeuvre

Industry associations, healthcare professionals and organised business prepare for legal challenges

Busa has lobbied hard against the bill, saying that while it supports the need for reform, the legislation is unworkable and unaffordable

The central issue is how SA will finance the hefty annual price tag

Move set the stage for a protracted fight with business, healthcare professionals and opposition parties

Parliament passed the NHI Bill in December but it  has yet to be signed into law by the president